Author: Manasi Bose

  • The Link Between Income and Xenophobia

    The Link Between Income and Xenophobia

    According to the World Bank (2019), close to half the world’s population lives in countries where development goals are hindered by conflict and violence. The UNHCR (2019) claims that by the end of 2018, 70.8 million people had been forcibly displaced from their homes, of whom at least 25.9 million…

  • Understanding Political Polarization: Perceived Threat and Conflict Attitudes

    Understanding Political Polarization: Perceived Threat and Conflict Attitudes

    Recent election results around the world reflect political polarization that is straining the fabric of democracy. Voting patterns indicate a preference for authoritarian leaders who promise closed borders and promote nationalism as an ideal. In a world where immigration is rising, it is important to understand both the resulting policy…